Chevrolet’s Camaro was chosen as the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years in 1969. In total, 3,675 Pace Car Editions were produced under Regular Production Option Z11, all of them convertibles and visually the most attention-getting Camaros produced to that time. All 1969 Pace Cars were code-50A Dover White RS/SS convertibles with orange houndstooth interiors, orange Z28-style striping, white body sills and rear panels, Rally Wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, bright exhaust tips and cowl-induction hoods. While most of the Pace Car Editions sold through Chevrolet dealers were powered by the 350 CI small-block, a few were produced with this example’s combination of the L34 396/350 HP big-block V-8 and Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Extra servings of fit, finish and flash raise this genuine Z11 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Edition to the category of potential show winner. A frame-off restoration to better-than-new condition, it was sold new at Fowler, Inc. in Charlotte, Michigan, and is believed to be one of approximately 70 produced with both a 4-speed and factory air conditioning. In addition to power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering, it features the Z87 Custom Interior trim package complete with bucket seats and center console with U17 Special Instruments, tachometer and clock. Soft Ray-tinted glass, 15-inch Rally wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires and bright exhaust tips are also featured, and subframe connectors and traction bars have been added for improved handling. Beneath the cowl-induction hood, the big-block engine has an era-correct 375 HP intake manifold and high-flow square port cylinder heads surrounded by a dazzling array of chromed components that emphasize the car’s exceptional finish. Furthermore, this Z11 Camaro Pace Car Edition retains its original trim tag and an NCRS Shipping Data Report is included.

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